[DHS]

Niner Sir9 Medium frame. Tang

waiting on lots of parts. but here's the first pic

WTB tires
Thomson seatpost
definitely doing a micro drive train setup, single speed. 25/14 or 13 or 15 or 16
Shimano LX/saint brakes (140mm rear 160mm front)
Straitline white levers
Fox F100 29 fork white
Profile cranks, ti bolts, ti axle. decent weight. but have 170mm, 175, 177, and 180s to play with.
Hadley single speed rear hub
DT front hub
36h Stan Flow rims
specialized stem
Bontrager carbon bar

 

[tozovr]

Want a sweet MAverick DUC 32 and front wheel for that pup?

looks awesome man!

LOVE the niner stuff.

Niner Sir9 Medium frame. Tang

waiting on lots of parts. but here's the first pic

WTB tires
Thomson seatpost
definitely doing a micro drive train setup, single speed. 25/14 or 13 or 15 or 16
Shimano LX/saint brakes (140mm rear 160mm front)
Straitline white levers
Fox F100 29 fork white
Profile cranks, ti bolts, ti axle. decent weight. but have 170mm, 175, 177, and 180s to play with.
Hadley single speed rear hub
DT front hub
36h Stan Flow rims
specialized stem
Bontrager carbon bar

 

[DHS]

no, as stated above i have a Fox F100 29 coming in.

 

[greenchris]

sick build DHS... You have quite the collection of prior and current bikes w/ your specy and brooklyns. what made you try the 29er? Is it gonna be a fast xc bike or a solid trail bike? the one bad thing about 29ers is your gonna have to sell all your 26" parts/frames...

 

[DHS]

really really wanted to try the 29er thing. have tested ridden them enough.
needed to just dive in and see where it goes. plus i can just walk out my door here to find some fun xc trails. something nice and simple like this will get it done perfectly

 

[greenchris]

word. i havent turned back since steppin up to the big boy wheels... ill anticipate some words on the fox fork...

 

[greenchris]

the flows are super nice as well. im runnin a set of flows on i9's and love em

 

[DHS]

what gear ratio setups do people have for trail riding?

 

[MMcG]

I don't think you'll find many 29er folks doing the micro drivetrain thing. I'm anxious to see how yours turns out and how you like it.

I'd say most folks are doing some type of 32:18 or maybe 32:20 combos. Maybe a few 34:22s spattered about and then some other commuting gear ratios.

You will be unique with your micro drive train. Get her built!

 

[1speed]

I just finished building a new 29er last month. I love it, the big wheels rule! I ride 32:19 right now and have really liked the gear ratio. I could see running 32:18 during the season when the legs feel strong.

 

[T-Blazer]

Steve, currently running a 36:20 on my Kona Unit 2-9. Suits me fine for the Roch area.

Victor

 

[N8 v2.0]

32:19 here.... seems to be a good combo for the short bursts of climbing around here

 

[DHS]

Steve, currently running a 36:20 on my Kona Unit 2-9. Suits me fine for the Roch area.

Victor

nice thanks Victor. i should be in that range, with 25/14. can't wait.

wheels should be together tomorrow. mostly just have to wait on the fox. they take their times with shop purchases. but damn, is it worth the wait.

 

[N8 v2.0]

i've heardly touched my full squish Rx 29r this year... seem i always take my SS.

 

[Angus]

Cool project can't wait to see finished bike! I like the micro idea, something fresh. The Sir9 is a great frame also. the 853 tubing will have a good feel.

 

[Arsbars]

I'm so excited to see this built

 

[DHS]

just finished up on the wheels build.

rear is hadley single speed, Ti 10mm bolt hub, double butted spokes, stans Flow 36 hole rim

front DT FR, Flow rim 36hole, double butted.

they feel pretty light actually, pretty stoked.

 

[jncarpenter]

Gonna be some sweet wheels! Enjoy bro!

 

[MMcG]

Those do sound like some amazing wheels. Nice job.

 

[DHS]

Thought i'd add some pics,

I have saint calipers just laying around, new...

went with Straitline white levers, love them! have them on my DH bike.

 

[MMcG]

This is gonna be one nice lookin bike when it is done methinks.

 

[DHS]

Very very close. only missing the fork now. hehehehe

 

[Mike B.]

I think you're missing tires too

 

[MMcG]

Throw up a few more pics of the wheels would ya? Could ya?

Thanks.

 

[DHS]

I think you're missing tires too

i hate tubes. this is the first time in 5years that i'll have them in my tires
lthumbsdown:

wheels feel damn good. rear is 2.55lbs and front is 2.18lbs.

just waiting on the correct rim strips for my wheels. i ordered the wrong ones to go tubeless, correctly that is.

 

[DHS]

Throw up a few more pics of the wheels would ya? Could ya?

Thanks.

 

[MMcG]

Sick!

Let us know how that Micro drivetrain works out and holds up.

 

[greenchris]

nice wheels.... I love my flow rims

 

[jncarpenter]

You don't need strips for the Flows...in fact, I would recommend against it. I have been rocking the Flows w/ only yellow tape for over a year w/ no issues.

 

[DHS]

You don't need strips for the Flows...in fact, I would recommend against it. I have been rocking the Flows w/ only yellow tape for over a year w/ no issues.

yea got it. thats what i'm waiting for. the 25mm yellow tape. i got the rim strips by accident

so just waiting for those, and my fox fork.

 

[jncarpenter]

...and my fox fork.

Mmmmmmmmmmmm! Creamsicle!

 

[DHS]

Mmmmmmmmmmmm! Creamsicle!

post a pic of your ride? please?

 

[MMcG]

post a pic of your ride? please?

Click his signature links.

 

[DHS]

a big shout out to Mike B.

strips came in this weekend. thanks Mike!

 

[Mike B.]

a big shout out to Mike B.

strips came in this weekend. thanks Mike!

No problem. The build is looking good. Keep us posted on the Fox, I think my Racer X needs one.

 

[DHS]

just finished. road it with the stem high. not a good idea. will be cutting the steerer tube again. wasn't sure and all. may switch to a lay back seat post. but it feels good in the parking lot test.

i have a bruised rib at the moment. so nothing too detailed. but i'm definitely going to ride it tomorrow and get things dialed in a bit.

 

[greenchris]

nice bike!

 

[MMcG]

Lookin good with the Fox up front.

 

[Guitar Ted]

Yeah, nice looking rig there. I will be interested in a full on ride report when you get around to putting some time on the bike. Obviously, get well first!

I really like the Fox fork so far. Hopefully it holds up over the long haul.

 

[DHS]

Feels great actually. better then expected. what a different feeling really. did a little loop here at UCSD. had to walk some hills. my ribs are killing me. but went from the 105mm stem i had to a 90mm, feels instantly better in the parking lot.

I'm 6foot with shoes on. or just a hair under. also pushed the seat rails all the way back. i did pick up a 410mm setback thomson aswell, just in case.

Steve